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Plastic bag ban Our Australia Day Rust trials Anzacs, poet winners remembered COVER CEO’S MESSAGE Industry Summit He was a respected and well liked planning underway member of the Banana Shire Council family and of the community. With Planning has started for this year’s his vast contributions to Banana Shire Industry Summit. The theme for 2018 will be “Future Energy Solutions, Council, Todd will be dearly missed. Powering Ahead in Banana Shire - Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe Affordable, Reliable and Sustainable announced the new Battle of the Energy”. Bush series at Race Club Round One Works for on Saturday, January 27. The Battle funding projects have all been completed. of the Bush series will give country We are now moving into Round Two racing participants the chance to share with the first project scheduled to begin in a Group 1 race day. It will bring 16 in April. Council would like to thank qualifiers from eight country regions to the State Government for the Works ’s Doomben Racecourse for a for Queensland funding received in this $100,000 final on Tattersall’s Tiara Day, Biloela’s Alan Castorina was very proud of round as well as the funding received in June 23. Thangool will host an open this one metre caught at the early 2017. handicap 1200 meter race on May 26. Callide Dam on Christmas Eve 2017. Director Corporate Story page 5. and Community I would like to thank all the residents who Services, Todd turned out for the 2018 Banana Shire Sleeman, sadly passed Australia Day celebrations in ; FOCUS NEWSLETTER away on January 26 a terrific day was had by all and it was Welcome to our Banana Focus newsletter, after a battle with a wonderful celebration of all things aimed at bringing you the latest news and cancer. Todd began Australian. information about Banana Shire Council and working with Council its facilities. This publication has been printed on 100 per cent recycled paper, is certified in 2001. Council has begun work on its 2018/19 carbon neutral and FSC 100 per cent recycled budget preparation with preliminary certified. Its manufacturing process is chlorine budget papers being compiled. free (PCF) by an ISO 14001 certified mill. For advertising enquiries phone 0418 588 693.

CONTACT COUNCIL Ray Geraghty Phone: (07) 4992 9500 Fax: (07) 4992 3493 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Email: [email protected] Banana Shire Council Postal Address: PO Box 412, BILOELA QLD 4715 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES Biloela Shire Chambers 62 Road Biloela, QLD Australia 4715 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri Moura Administration Office Gillespie Street Moura, QLD Australia 4718 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri Banana Shire Council libraries are such as Baby Bounce and Story Time Administration Office commencing the First 5 Forever Program provide these opportunities in a relaxed Yaldwyn Street throughout the Banana Shire in 2018. environment, free of charge. Taroom, QLD Australia 4420 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri This program is a state wide initiative of Working together with community groups For after hours emergency contacts, visit the State Library of Queensland and aims and Early Education sectors, Banana www.banana.qld.gov.au/contact-us to improve the literacy foundations of Shire Council will continue to provide ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER: Banana Shire Queensland children between the ages of regular library sessions incorporating First Council accepts no responsibility for the content of advertisements placed in this newsletter, nor does zero and five years. 5 Forever principles and special events throughout 2018. the carrying of an advertisement or article imply First 5 Forever highlights the importance endorsement by Council as a body, nor its individual members. While every effort is made to ensure of early literacy and supports parents Keep an eye on the Banana Shire Council accuracy of advertising content, Council accepts no and caregivers as their child’s first website Libraries’ page and the Banana responsibility for any errors contained within. Council educator. Sharing stories, rhymes and Shire Council Central News Facebook reserves the right to edit or not publish any advertising submissions. singing from birth has a vital impact on page to find out what First 5 Forever early development and library sessions events are happening near you.

Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 2 Plastic bag ban, refund scheme to lead fight against litter A Statewide plastic bag ban will start on sold or given away. Helium Balloon Releases July 1 this year to reduce plastic pollution Considered Littering Bags used to contain unpackaged fruit and and its impacts on our environment and vegetables, garbage bags and ‘dog poo’ marine life. Helium balloons are a popular way to bags are not included in the ban. celebrate special occasions, and are always A drink container refund scheme proposed a hit with children, but it is easy to forget to start in November 2018 is another way Shoppers are encouraged to take their about the consequences of releasing them of attacking the problem. own reusable shopping bags when into the environment. shopping. The has Whether intentionally or accidentally introduced these two steps to address Container Refund Scheme released, balloons eventually end up back the issue and the growing public concern on the ground and can cause great harm to Empty drink containers are a major around it. the environment and wildlife. contributor to litter in Queensland and The government is also encouraging our recycling rate is one of the lowest in Burst balloons, and the clips and strings people to rethink using helium balloons Australia. attached to them, can be ingested by because their release is considered littering wildlife causing intestinal blockages and and may carry penalties. The introduction of a container refund entanglements leading to death. scheme aims to address both of these Plastic Bag Ban To encourage people to rethink their use, issues. the Queensland Government is warning It is estimated close to one billion single- Under the scheme, a 10 cent refund people their release into the environment use lightweight plastic shopping bags will be provided for eligible empty drink is considered littering under the Waste are used in Queensland every year, containers, between 150ml and 3L in size, Reduction and Recycling Act 2011— with around 16 million entering the whether released deliberately or by returned to participating container refund environment instead of being safely accident. Penalties can apply. disposed. points. For more information, including suggestions To reduce their impact, shopping bags less For more information about either of for more sustainable celebration ideas, than 35 microns in thickness (a single-use these schemes visit the Queensland visit the Queensland Government website or lightweight plastic shopping bag) will no Government website www.qld.gov.au/ https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/ longer be supplied to customers – either environment/pollution/management/waste pollution/management/waste/balloons Strong, Reliable, Tough Utes. Built for YOUR Conditions

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Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 3 Bill Newman retires Bill started working for Council on August 20, 2007 with the Infrastructure Services Department and retired on August 25, 2017. Council thanks Bill for his service and wishes him well in retirement.

Geoff and Oi competing at the 2017 Callide Valley Show Dogs’ high jump challenge is back The Banana Shire Council Dog High Jump Bonus prize money is on offer for a record Competition will return to this year’s jump. Callide Valley Show on Saturday, May 19. Competitors will have to pre-register and The event is free to enter and open to all forms will be available at Council and on registered dogs or exempt working dogs. the website. For further information call Prize money includes $500 cash for first Council on 4992 9500. place, $300 for second and $200 for third. Focus Profile Luke Siegmeier, Compliance Team Leader within the Council Services Department Thanks for Luke Siegmeier has worked for the Banana Shire Council since November 45 years Daryl! 2016 as a Compliance Officer. In August In December 2017, Daryl Page 2017, he was successful in obtaining received his service certificate together his current position as the Compliance with a gift recognising his 45 years of Team Leader. service with Banana Shire Council. Luke grew up in the Central is also required to investigate various Queensland area at and other local law matters. completed his senior schooling at St Brendan’s College in . Luke and his wife Kim have been conducting Ju Jitsu Martial Arts classes He has worked in several different roles at the Biloela PCYC since 2003. These including being an electrical linesperson classes are for both children and adults with Ergon Energy. He is also a qualified and have been very popular. Due to personal trainer. their dedication to the Biloela PCYC, As a former Queensland Police Officer, Luke and Kim were awarded life Luke was posted as a Constable at membership to the Queensland Police the Biloela Police Station in 2003. He Citizen’s Youth Welfare Association in resigned from the Police Service in 2013. October 2008 after completing 10 years of service. Outside of work, Luke enjoys time with his beautiful family and likes to keep fit Luke is enjoying his role with Council by engaging in weightlifting exercise. which involves leading a team of two other Compliance Officers. The He was awarded the Banana Shire Compliance Team is responsible mainly Australia Day 2018 Sports Coach, for Animal Control within the Shire, but Official and/or Administrator Award.

Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 4 Noah Bongers Banana Shire’s receives the Len Burgman best fishing spots Bursary from Mayor Nev Ferrier

Banana Shire has plenty of fantastic freshwater fishing. In fact, many believe it’s the best region for freshwater fishing anywhere in Australia. So, take your pick of the adventures you’d like to have and go for it! • Callide Dam (Biloela) • Neville Hewitt Weir, Dawson River (Baralaba) • Glebe Weir (Taroom) • Lake Victoria, Smoky Creek () • Dee River (Dululu) • Lindleys Crossing, Dixalea (Jambin) • Dee River, (Wowan) • Don River, Dumpy Creek (Rannes) • Lake Pleasant (Goovigen) • Apex Park, Dawson River (Moura) • Junction Park, Dawson River and Castle Creek Junction (Theodore) • Cracow Beach, Dawson River (Cracow) • Sandy Creek Bridge, Juandah Creek (Taroom) For more information on fishing in the Banana Shire head to https:// Noah wins sandstonewonders.com/fishing-the- sandstone-wonders/ 2017 Len Bergman Bursary The Len Bergman Perpetual Bursary was on his career path within Council and the established in 2008 in recognition of his opportunities made available through Local dedication, excellent leadership skills and Government to enhance and progress. hard work while employed by the Banana For the student to be selected for the final Shire Council. criteria of the Bursary, they had to maintain This year, three schools participated in the highest aggregate marks for Maths and the Bursary with the following students Science in Year 10 or improve on their nominated; Noah Bongers (Biloela State marks from Year 9. High School), Breanna Woodard (Taroom State School) and Samuel Cock (Theodore Based on the reports, which were all of State High School). Each of these students a high standard, the successful student achieved the highest aggregate marks for selected to present their report to Banana Maths and Science in their year. To fulfil the Shire Council’s December Workshop was second part of the Bursary, students had to Noah Bongers from Biloela State High Jarrod Castorina submit a report on Len Bergman, focussing School. Congratulations Noah!

Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 5 Australia Day Brendan Beahan with Mayor Nev Ferrier Award Winners Shanna Muston and Gabrielle Byrne

Glenys Shearer

Theodore's Bulls N Barrels Bonanza Committee and Mayor Nev Ferrier

Alarna Pallot with Matthew Heit with GGGB Members with Luke Siegmeier and Danielle Wust with Junior Sportsperson Mayor Nev Ferrier Mayor Nev Ferrier Mayor Nev Ferrier Mayor Nev Ferrier Mayor Nev Ferrier Nominees Australia Day celebrations in Goovigen Congratulations to the Goovigen community on hosting a great were received across the 10 categories in the Australia Day Awards Australia Day celebration this year at the Goovigen Community providing stiff competition across most categories. A list of winners Hall and Goovigen Sports and Recreation Grounds. Dog high and nominees is detailed below. jump, market stalls, a thong decorating competition, old Aussie- The photo competition winners were also announced with the made working tractor display and entertainment kept everyone theme ‘What Living in Banana Shire Means to Me’. Congratulations amused. Despite the heat, great numbers turned out to support to Kathryn Heading, Hannah Rideout and Len Neale for their the community and to congratulate award winners and nominees winning entries. for the Banana Shire Australia Day Awards. Further information including summaries of award winners can The day commenced at 9:00am with a Citizenship ceremony. be found on Council’s website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by Six residents of our Shire proudly became Australian citizens, contacting our Australia Day Working Group on 4992 9500. followed by the Australia Day Awards. Forty-three nominations Junior Sportsperson - Travis Streeter (WINNER) Community Event of the Year Award - Shaun Cavanagh, Shakira Johnson, Katie Bunker Theodore’s Xtreme 1 Servo Bulls N Barrels Bonanza Senior Sportsperson - Danielle Wust (WINNER) (WINNER) King & Queen of CQ Boar Competition, Australia Day in Baralaba Sports Coach, Official and/or Administrator - 2017, Baralaba Centenary Celebrations, R U OK? Girls night in Luke Siegmeier (WINNER) (Mental Health Month), Moura Coal & Country Festival's Cocktail Community Group or Team & Canape Evening GGGB GIRLACTS Inc. (Great Girls Giving Back) (WINNER) Volunteer Award - Glenys Shearer (WINNER) Robert Kummerfeld and Maree Tucker, Baralaba and District Cindy Cooper, Harold Ball, Hazel Reid, Peter Kurtz, Gregory Historical Group Inc, Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Shearer, Geoff Price Club Inc, Theodore Early Childhood Centre Committee Young Citizen of the Year Award - Gabrielle Byrne (WINNER) Junior Cultural Award - Matthew Heit (WINNER) Kain Radburn, Rebecca Warren, Kristen Cavanagh Cultural Award - Alarna Pallot (WINNER) Citizen of the Year Award - Brendan Beahan (WINNER) Mavis Carter, Michelle Carsburg, Ruth Fisher, Sarah Morris, May Campbell, Christie McLennan

Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 6 What happens if I don’t Receive your rates notice by email The rundown on pay by the due date? Having issues with the mail getting to The rates and charges described on a you? Are you travelling within Australia rates and charges rates notice are due and payable by the or abroad? Council can now send due date, after which any outstanding your rates notice to you electronically Rates and Charges - anytime, anywhere to your email January to June 2018 amount becomes an overdue rate and compound interest of 11 per cent per account. Issued:- February 12 2018 annum will accrue daily. Application forms can be obtained from Due Date:- March 15 2018 If rates and charges remain Banana Shire Council. outstanding, Council may refer Discount overdue rates and charges to their debt recovery agency and if a letter Register with BPAY View Council offers 10 per cent discount if to receive, pay and store your rates payment is received by the due date. is received regarding outstanding rates, it is important not to ignore this notice In order to take advantage of the letter. Failure to respond within the Take control of your bills with BPAY View. discount, the full amount, including any time stated on the letter can lead to With BPAY View, you can have your rate arrears and interest must be paid significant costs which Council has the Banana Shire Council rate notice delivered on or before the discount expiry date. legal right, under legislation, to recover directly to your online banking on the issue Any electronic payments processed from property owners. date - so you can view, pay automatically after your financial institution or bill or with a single click, knowing the bill will payment service’s cut-off time on the be securely stored in one place. due date, will not be eligible to receive the discount. I have changed my mailing • Once you've signed up with BPAY View, address; how do I update this you'll receive a convenient email, SMS Please note: the discount does not with Council? or bank message* when it's time to pay apply to State Emergency Management your bill. Levies, water consumption charges and If you have changed your mailing rural fire levies. address please notify Council in writing • You can then pay the bill with one of your new address, so your details click^, schedule a later payment and can be updated. Residents who have even set up automatic payment for changed their mailing address and have future bills**. How easy is that? I’m having difficulty failed to notify Council run the risk of PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT WHEN making my payment not receiving their rates notice and REGISTERING WITH BPAY VIEW, COUNCIL WILL NOT ISSUE A PAPER COPY OF YOUR Council is sympathetic towards possibly missing out on any discount RATES NOTICE ratepayers who have genuine difficulties offered. All changes must be received Important notes in meeting their payment deadlines. If in writing and must be signed by at least *Reminder options may differ between you are experiencing difficulty in paying one owner. Address changes cannot be financial institutions. your rates by the due date a Rates ^The process may vary slightly between accepted over the telephone. financial institutions. Payment Commitment Application **Scheduled payments are subject to systems must be submitted to Council before and funds availability. the due date, which can be found on Pensioner Remission your notice. This will ensure debt are not eligible). recovery action does not commence. The State Pensioner Subsidy of 20 per cent (to a maximum of $200 per annum) -Must be the owner or life tenant of The rating periods for each financial and a Council Pensioner Remission of the property and legally responsible year are July 1 to December 31 20 per cent (to a maximum of $305 for paying local government rates and (arrangement payments will be per annum) will be allowed on all charges levied. accepted up to due date in September) current Council rates and charges as and January 1 to June 30 (arrangement -Subsidies can only be granted on the levied (except the Taroom Rural Water principal place of residence. payments will be accepted up to due Connection Special Charge). Eligibility date in March). requirements include:- Application forms can be obtained from Banana Shire Council. The State Fire and Once the account is up to date, you -Must be a holder of a Queensland are encouraged to continue making Emergency Services also allow a 20 per Pension Concession Card or a Veterans’ cent discount on the State Emergency regular payments to reduce the amount Affairs Gold Card (Senior Card holders due at the time notices are issued. Management Levy.

Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 7 More external grants available for clubs and groups There are many external grants available to clubs and groups in the Banana Shire in addition to Council’s Community Grants.

For any enquiries or assistance in completing grants, please contact Council’s Community Development Advisor, Melinda Petty, on 4992 9500.

External Grant websites for grant opportunities and information:

Community Grants Hub

https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/ grants

Our Community Group

https://www.ourcommunity.com.au/

Rusts trialled to treat parthenium Indigo Gold Banana Shire Council Land Protection damaging the leaves over the summer Officers have been trialling rusts as a growing season. It is currently established https://indigogold.com.au/ biological control to treat parthenium, a and spreading at a number of sites from Council can provide letters of support to declared pest species in Queensland under north of Charters Towers to Injune in the community organisations to back their the Biosecurity Act 2014 and a weed of south. funding applications or projects. national significance. Parthenium can become a major problem Magavalis Sporting Club Inc recently The rust deteriorates and destroys the for farmers due to its invasiveness and purchased a new mower supplied by parthenium leaf and then starves the plant potential to rapidly spread. It also leads Active Motorcycles Biloela. This mower of photosynthesis, stressing and killing it. to health issues for humans causing was funded by the Magavalis Sporting respiratory problems and contact Club Inc and the Stronger Communities Puccinia abrupta is a winter rust from dermatitis. Mexico that infects and damages leaves Program - Round Three. and stems. It is established over a wide The movement of vehicles, machinery, area from Clermont south. This rust livestock, grain and other produce leads to requires a night temperature of less than a high risk of parthenium weed spreading. 16 degrees and five to six hours of leaf Banana Shire has several washdown wetness (dew). Sporadic outbreaks occur facilities available at Baralaba, Biloela, where weather conditions are suitable. Moura, Taroom and Theodore to help reduce this. Puccinia melampodii is a summer rust from Mexico that weakens the plant by

Cameron Pender (left), owner Active Motorcycles Biloela and Tim Eckel (right), President Magavalis Sporting Club Inc.

Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 8 Council hosted a lunch to thank Visitor Information Centre and Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery volunteers for their service. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers Council hosted its annual Visitor then went on to visit Lake Callide Retreat enjoyed by all who attended. Information Centre and Banana Shire and, lastly, headed to the Art Gallery to The hard work and commitment of Regional Art Gallery volunteers thank you check out the Modern Pioneers Exhibition. our volunteers in promoting tourism luncheon on December 12. The exhibition featured many familiar faces throughout the Banana Shire, as well of local innovators and trail blazers. Our volunteers enjoyed a tour of some of as their dedication to the Art Gallery, is Biloela’s unique tourism destinations. The luncheon, which took place at the greatly appreciated by not only Council They started out at Greycliffe Homestead Biloela Anzac Club, was thoroughly staff but also the wider community.

Responsible dog ownership means providing an adequate enclosure Dog owners are reminded they are comfortable, clean, dry bedding; taking report a problem dog, phone Council’s responsible for preventing their dog from them for regular walks; providing toys Compliance Officers on 4992 9500. wandering out of their property. for entertainment; and desexing. A dog found wandering at large may be For more information or to impounded or the owner subject to an on-the-spot fine. A stray dog can cause distress to neighbours and the community, become a traffic hazard to motorists, display territorial aggression and be at risk of injury. Owners are required to keep their dog in a yard with adequate fencing or an appropriate enclosure. It is important the fence or enclosure is high enough so the dog cannot jump over it, low enough so it cannot dig under it and strong enough so it cannot push it over or make holes in it. Other measures to deter your dog from wandering including providing

Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 9 Anzac Day services The following Anzac Day services will be held in the Banana Shire. Thank you to all community members involved in the coordination of these services. For further information please contact the relevant RSL club. Biloela 3.50am Dawn Service at the RSLA Park followed by a gunfire breakfast at the Anzac Memorial Park. 9.30am March from Melton Street Park followed by a town service. Cracow 5.30am Dawn Service at the War Memorial. Moura 4:20 am Dawn Service at the RSL Club followed by breakfast. 9.45 am March from BP Service Station to the RSL Club followed by a service and a BBQ lunch. Taroom Dawn Service - assemble at 5.15am for a 5.30am step-off to the War Memorial at Leichhardt Park followed by a gunfire breakfast in the Shire Hall. Main Service - assemble at 10.15am at the Leichhardt Tree in Yaldwyn Street for 10.25am step-off to the War Memorial at Leichhardt Goovigen bush poet Park followed by smoko. Anzac Day bowls at the Bowls Club at honoured at Anzac 1.30pm. Thangool commemorative sign unveiling 11.15am March from Anzac Park Ramsay Street followed by a town service. This year’s Australia Day celebrations Anzac history is an important part of at Goovigen saw the unveiling of a Australia’s history and the sign will Theodore 6am Dawn Service at the Bull Ring. commemorative Anzac sign with a ensure this is passed down to future personal touch from a late member of generations. Anzac Day is about 10am March from Hotel Theodore to the Bull the community now etched into our commemorating the lives of Australians Ring followed by a service. history. who have fought and died in military Wowan/Dululu operations since World War One 5.30am Dawn Service at the RSL Hall The Goovigen and District Progress through to the present, so future followed by breakfast. Association received a Queensland generations could be protected and our 11am March from the Police Station finishing at Anzac Centenary Grant which went country remain safe. the RSL Hall for a town service. towards creating the sign for all to enjoy and reflect upon. It depicts scenes of The sign will help us to remember we the Australian Lighthorse men and their are still being protected by the Anzacs’ horses and the poem “Remember the spirit and their faithful companions, Changes to scalp Horses Too” written by the late bush though nowadays, you are more poet, Kym Eitel. likely to see canines than horses bounty payment accompanying the men and women of Requests for the Bounty Bonus Payment are On the back, there is a lovely the forces. no longer made to Council’s Stores office in dedication to Kym who was a much Dunn Street. loved Goovigen community member The Banana Shire Council, which People wanting to claim this payment should for many years, until she tragically lost is proud to be associated with the complete the form available on Council’s her battle with breast cancer in 2014. Goovigen and District Progress website at www.banana.qld.gov.au/forms Her love of horses was reflected in Association, would like to thank them and select ‘Rural Addressing & Land’. Once many of her poems and it was easy for providing this commemorative sign all the information has been included, to see how proud husband Frank and as a reminder of the sacrifices made they should contact our Rural Services daughter Alysha were at the unveiling. during war time. Coordinator as identified on the form, to arrange a time to hand over the scalps.

Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 10 Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery News

EXHIBITIONS CALENDAR For The Love of It: The Artwork of Auda Maclean EVENTS MAIN GALLERY & PALM TREE ROOM C o m m u n i ty Continues until March 23 March For The Love of It is a major survey 10 Wowan Community Bowls Challenge exhibition of artwork Phone Marg 0418 780 979 by Baralaba artist, Auda Maclean, 10- Rural Health Education Weekend presenting early to 11 Phone Deirdre 0400 694 429 recent works. Auda’s 17 Biloela Markets in the Park practice is that of Phone Susan 0407 336 700 a quiet observer, using drawing and 25 ABHA Barrel Racing photography Evening Reflections on the Dam, Auda Maclean Phone ABHA Callide Valley 0427 943 686 to document 2016, pastel on paper. Banana Shire Council 31-1 Moura Muddy Water Classic Family Fishing Competition her life and the Brigalow Arts Festival Acquisition 2016. people and places Phone Zelma 0428 971 932 encountered April along the way. Her works present a quintessentially Australian outlook, featuring small town scenes, friendly characters and the 14 Thangool Races rich diversity of the Australian landscape. Phone Edwina 4995 8190 Auda’s career began in the 1970’s with the rise of Flying Arts 14- Baralaba Show which brought visual arts tuition to rural areas. Since then, the predominantly self-taught artist has mastered the skill of pastel 15 Phone Baralaba Agricultural and drawing and become mentor to many. For Auda, drawing has Pastoral Society 4997 3071 become a cathartic process, part of her every day, something 21- Dawes Hall Campdraft done just For The Love of It. 22 Phone Julie 0428 358 543 Prismatic Pachyderms: Sarah Larsen 21 Biloela Markets in the Park MAIN GALLERY & PALM TREE ROOM Phone Susan 0407 336 700 April 6 – May 11 28 Kilburnie Homestead Open Day Prismatic Pachyderms is a multi-disciplinary exhibition including Phone Fiona 0487 368 158 painting, drawing and interactive artworks by local artist Sarah Larsen. The exhibition explores Autism Spectrum Disorder 29 ABHA Barrel Racing (ASD) using the elephant (Pachyderm) as the totemic subject. Phone ABHA Callide Valley 0427 943 686 Elephants and people coping with ASD suffer from large 29 Biloela Endeavour Cent Sale amounts of anxiety and require their family herd to help them navigate through life. Phone Aileen 4992 3584 This exhibition has been developed with research and health May partnerships and coincides with the launch of Sarah Larsen’s illustrated children’s book The Rainbow Elephant. 5 Kilburnie Homestead Open Evening EVENTS Phone Fiona 0487 368 158 Weekend Opening Hours 7-8 Taroom Show Saturday March 17, 10am – midday Phone Taroom Show Society 4627 3505 Saturday April 21, 10am – midday 12 Biloela Markets in the Park Prismatic Pachyderms Exhibition Opening Phone Susan 0407 336 700 Friday April 20, 5.30pm 14- Theodore Show For up to date information on exhibition openings, workshops and special events check our website or social media. 15 Phone Theodore Show Society 4993 2224 Contact the Gallery 18- 83rd Callide Valley Show Shanna Muston, Arts and Cultural Officer 19 Phone Anthea 4992 2688 Phone: 4992 9500 Email: [email protected] Web: www.banana.qld.gov.au/artgallery 21- Biloela Music (Instrumental and Vocal) Eisteddfod Like us on Facebook ‘Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery’ 26 Phone Melissa 0488 923 624 Follow us on Instagram ‘bananashireregionalartgallery’ 27- Biloela Speech and Drama Eisteddfod Visit the gallery 31 Phone Melissa 0488 923 624 62 Valentine Plains Road, Biloela Open weekdays from 9:30am – 4pm 27 Classics by the Dawson Car and Bike Show Free entry Phone Lyn 0409 724 843

Banana Shire Council - Focus Newsletter March 2018 Page 11 Responsible Dog Ownership

Dogs MUST be provided with Did you know that you can take your a sufficient enclosure to prevent recycling to the Moura and Biloela the dog from wandering. Waste Transfer Stations?

Recycling is an easy way for everyone to make a difference to the environment and reduce the amount of material dumped in landfill sites. Please take the time to separate your waste and recycle. Recyclable waste accepted at Moura and Biloela This will not only ensure your dog’s safety, but transfer stations: also the safety and peace of mind of others, and prevents your dog causing a nuisance. • Clean Green Waste • Aluminium • Scrap Metal Waste • Paper Allowing your dog to wander may result • Motor Oil • Cardboard in a fine or impounding. • Glass (Biloela only) For further information please call Council’s drumMUSTER (1800 008 707) is for the Compliance Officers on 4992 9500. collection of clean, empty agvet chemical containers around the Shire.

For further information on recycling and waste disposal please contact Banana Shire Council on 4992 9500. Banana Shire Council Attention: Community Swimming pool owners Grants Program Successful applications – November 2017 round Total of $40,331.30 awarded to: • Banana and District Community Association Inc • Banana Shire Historical Society Inc • Baralaba Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc • Rotary Club of Biloela Inc • Callide Valley BMX Club Inc Did you know that it is required by • Goovigen and District Progress Association Inc law that your swimming pool or spa • King and Queen of CQ Big Boar Inc • Taroom and District Historical Society Inc be registered with QBCC? • Taroom and District Development Association • Taroom Golf Club Inc • It is your responsibility as an owner to ensure your • Taroom Show Society Inc pool or spa is registered and compliant with safety • Theodore Historical Society Inc standards • Theodore Men’s Shed Inc • Please visit the QBCC website: www.qbcc.qld.gov. • Theodore Sport and Recreation Association Inc au/home-building-owners/pool-safety-overview • Wowan and District Progress and Cultural Society Inc to ensure your pool or spa is registered and to check • Wowan Dululu Community Volunteer Group Inc safety requirements

For more information on swimming pools please contact Banana Shire Council on 4992 9500.